SQL DBA

  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Limerick City, Limerick
  • Category: Data
  • Salary: €90000

SQL DBA – 85K

My client is voted one of Ireland's fastest growing software companies. Due to continued success, they are looking for an experienced SQL DBA to join the team. This is a great opportunity to join a company with friendly culture and work with cutting edge technology.

Excellent Benefits: Healthcare, Pension, Life Insurance, Gym Membership, Education Assistance, Hybrid

The Role:

In addition to maintenance of the database infrastructure you will be responsible for driving initiatives to improve the resiliency of the platform

  • Managing SQL Server instances in a virtualised environment
  • Managing customer databases in a Production environment
  • Managing production databases
  • Performance Tuning and Optimisation (PTO)
  • Managing High Availability of SQL Server databases
  • Managing database backups and disaster recovery
  • Resolving database related incidents
  • Automation of operational tasks
  • Mentoring junior members of the DBA team
  • Developing operational policies, procedures, controls and standards
  • Helping Developers to improve database performance

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with Database Administration for Microsoft SQL Server
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other relevant discipline
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems
  • Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
  • Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server
  • Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts
  • Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics
  • Good knowledge of T-SQL and scripting (including PowerShell)
  • Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk configurations in a virtualised environment
  • Good communication and documentation skills are essential

Bonus but not essential:

  • Knowledge of Amazon Web Services is a plus
  • Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Windows OS configuration
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John Egan

John Egan

With a keen interest in client relations, recruitment is the career for me. My role is to build and maintain client and candidate relations while sourcing and placing top talent throughout Ireland. I enjoy working with candidates from various backgrounds including .Net, Java and QA. Coming from a sporting background I enjoy the competiveness of the IT Recruitment industry and the challenges involved. To contact John in the Solas IT Athlone Recruitment office call 090 6616 134 or email info@solasit.ie

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